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Note: Public surveys are typically used for anonymous surveys or surveys collecting identifiable information, and are usually linked from a published website or emailed link. Public surveys allow for participants to fill them out more than once. To use a public survey, your survey must be the first instrument in your project.

Private surveys are typically used with a participant list in REDCap, and invitations are sent through email or text and responses are tracked. To use a public survey, your survey must be the first instrument in your project. To use a private survey, the first instrument in the project is not enabled as a survey.